Abstract: A device for repairing a damaged spot in a repair area of a glass pane includes an attachment portion, a repair portion and a first sensor device. The attachment portion is configured to be releasably attached to a main surface of the glass pane. The repair portion is configured to repair the glass pane. The first sensor device is configured to be brought into data connection with a control device and to determine a contact pressure with which an injector unit, which is configured to be disposed on the repair portion, is pressed onto the repair area in order to release a repair agent.

Abstract: A fluid storage media includes a plurality of microspheres. Each microsphere includes a porous core with a porous core material and having an exterior surface. A stored fluid is within the porous core. A coating layer covers all of the exterior surface of the porous core. The coating layer includes a coating material which transitions from a first state to a second state, wherein in the first state the coating material is permeable to the stored fluid, and in the second state the material is impermeable to the stored fluid. The coating material in the second state is configured to encapsulate and maintain the stored fluid inside the porous core. A method of making a fluid storage media, a method of delivering a fluid and a method of delivering a biologically active fluid medication to a patient are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antimicrobial coating solution developed to be used on glass surfaces is provided. In an alcohol and/or water environment, the antimicrobial coating solution includes at least one copper salt in a hydrate form and at least one tin source. A process of applying the antimicrobial coating solution to a complex shaped glass surface is further provided. The antimicrobial coating solution is configured to be applied to the complex shaped glass surface when a temperature of the complex shaped glass surface is 400° C. and higher. The complex shaped glass surface is a flat glass or a glassware.

Abstract: A method for preparing a carbide protective layer comprises: (A) mixing a carbide powder, an organic binder, an organic solvent and a sintering aid to form a slurry; (B) spraying the slurry on a surface of a graphite component to form a composite component; (C) subjecting the composite component to a cold isostatic pressing densification process; (D) subjecting the composite component to a constant temperature heat treatment; (E) repeating steps (B)-(D) until a coating is formed on a surface of the composite component; (F) subjecting the coating to a segmented sintering process; (G) obtaining a carbide protective layer used for the surface of the composite component. Accordingly, while the carbide protective layer can be completed by using the wet cold isostatic pressing densification process and the cyclic multiple superimposition method, so that it can improve the corrosion resistance in the silicon carbide crystal growth process environment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing control data for an additive manufacture device having a first step of accessing model data, and a second step of generating a data model in which a construction material layer region to be solidified during the production of an object section is specified for a construction material layer. The region to be solidified is divided into a first sub-region and a second sub-region, and a respective solidification scan of the region locations to be solidified is specified in a data model. The scan solidifying the construction material, and a repeated scan, is specified at the locations of the second sub-region but not at the locations of the first sub-region. The energy input parameter during the repeat scan is measured such that the temperature of the construction material lies above a melting temperature. The method further includes a third step of providing data models generated in the second step as control data for integrating into a control data set.

Abstract: A system for repairing a paint defect of a part can have means for identifying the paint defect of the part, a robotic applicator, and a computer module. The robotic applicator can include a dispenser and a pad. The robotic applicator can be configured to position the dispenser and the pad adjacent to the paint defect of the part. The dispenser can be configured to atomize a composition into an atomized composition. The dispenser can be also configured to dispose a predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The pad can be configured to work the predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The computer module can be in communication with the robotic applicator. The computer module can be configured to control functions of the robotic applicator.

Abstract: A bridge device for measuring the thickness of mainly flat panels to be placed in a panel production line includes a frame having feet for fixing the bridge device to the floor; a plurality of supports that support measuring contact systems, which are slidable perpendicularly to the conveying direction of the panels so to adjust their positions for a transversal measure of the panels; a plurality of measuring contact systems, of which is one is for each longitudinal side of the panels; a photocell detecting the position of the panels and their lengths; blocking knobs for blocking the supports; and a device transmitting the information concerning the actual thickness of each panel to a machine for treating one of the main surfaces of the panel.

Abstract: A representative sample of a primer and topcoat formulation (as shown in Table 5, for example) were each examined to compare their rheological behavior, with a blend of the topcoat and primer formulation (85% topcoat, 15% primer) used for comparison. The time and temperature dependence of the viscosity was measured on a strain-controlled rheometer using parallel plate geometry in dynamic mode, with an applied strain of 1% and 1 Hz frequency of oscillation. The data is represented as complex viscosity (Pa-s). For the primer and topcoat formulations, sample discs were prepared by compressing 0.3 g of the powder composition in a 13-mm plug mold at 1000 ram force for 15 seconds. Pressing was done at room temperature to avoid premature curing of the powder. The rheometer was set at 70° C. for sample loading. The gap was then set to 0.05 mm below the thickness of the pressed pellet to ensure contact with parallel plates.

Abstract: A method for forming a super-insulating material for a vacuum insulated structure for an appliance includes disposing hollow glass spheres within a rotating drum, wherein a plurality of interstitial spaces are defined between the hollow glass spheres. An anchor material is disposed within the rotating drum. The hollow glass spheres and the anchor material are rotated within the rotating drum, wherein the anchor material is mixed with the hollow glass spheres to partially occupy the interstitial spaces. A silica-based material is disposed within the rotating drum. The silica-based material is mixed with the anchor material and the hollow glass spheres to define a super-insulating material, wherein the silica-based material attaches to the anchor material and is entrapped within the interstitial spaces. The silica-based material and the anchor material occupy substantially all of an interstitial volume defined by the interstitial spaces.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a porous abradable coating includes: filling a mold with hollow glass or thermosetting polymer beads and a slurry; and sintering heat treatment to obtain a ceramic layer with pores. A maximum sintering temperature of the green body of the ceramic part is either higher than the melting temperature of the hollow glass beads so that at the end of the sintering heat treatment the hollow glass beads are melted, or higher than the decomposition temperature of the hollow thermosetting polymer beads so that at the end of the sintering heat treatment the hollow thermosetting polymer beads are decomposed.

Abstract: Provided is a coated aluminum material having a coating film on a surface of an aluminum material, and capable of exerting excellent corrosion resistance even under severe use conditions while being chromium-free. The coating film is formed on a surface of the aluminum material with a silica-containing film including a water dispersible silica, a phosphorus compound, and a silane coupling agent provided therebetween. The silica-containing film includes 0.5 to 35 mass % of a silane coupling agent, and has Si and P contents of 2 to 60, and 0.1 to 6.0 mg/m2, respectively, and a P/Si mass ratio of P content and Si content of 0.02 to 0.15. Further, provided is a method for producing such a coated aluminum material.

Abstract: A roller for transporting a flexible substrate is described. The roller includes a first coolant supply for cooling a first part of the roller and a second coolant supply for cooling a second part and a third part of the roller. The first part is provided between the second part and the third part. Additionally, a vacuum processing apparatus including a roller and a method of cooling a roller are described.

Abstract: A substrate processing method is provided. The method comprises a first step of supplying a processing gas containing a halogen-containing gas and a basic gas to a substrate, which a silicon film is formed on and has a first temperature, and generating a reaction product by deforming a surface of the silicon film; and a second step of removing the reaction product by setting the substrate to a second temperature after the first step.

Abstract: A coating film forming method includes holding a substrate by a substrate holder; forming an air flow on a front surface of the substrate; supplying a coating liquid configured to form a coating film on the front surface; forming, after moving a covering member from a first position to a second position relatively to the substrate, the air flow in a gap formed by the covering member placed at the second position and the front surface of the substrate being rotated at a first rotation number such that a flow velocity of the air flow becomes larger than that of the air flow obtained when the covering member is placed at the first position; and rotating the substrate at a second rotation number higher than the first rotation number to adjust a film thickness distribution of the coating film by scattering the coating liquid from a peripheral portion thereof.

Abstract: Ceramic foundry media is provided. The ceramic foundry media have a size of about 80 mesh to about 10 mesh, an average largest pore size of less than about 20 microns, and a surface roughness of less than about 4 microns. The ceramic foundry media are formed by drip casting. A slurry of finely divided particles is flowed through nozzles and formed into droplets under the influence of vibration. Uniform sized, smooth surface, spherical green particles are formed. The green particles are dried and sintered to form the foundry media.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a copper oxide (CuxO) structure onto a Copper (Cu) surface by fabricating an electroactive hierarchical CuxO structure directly onto the Cu surface by laser-induced oxidation (LIO). The generated heat from the laser source provides energy for the oxidation of the Cu surface in the presence of atmospheric oxygen. The electroactive hierarchical CuxO structure is a binder-free nanotextured structure. The electroactive hierarchical CuxO structure may be used as a glucose sensor.

Abstract: An electrostatic oiling system for use with single blanks in batch systems having an open spray chamber without the need for a negative vacuum chamber. Further, the provided electrostatic oiling system may utilize induction beams and a charge wall that allows for utilization of a smaller vacuum system. Further, the provided electrostatic oiling system may provide variable blank coverage without the need for metered pumps.

Abstract: A material deposition device for decorating an object. The device has a housing as a structural framework, an object holder, and a container releasably coupled to the housing. The housing has an object support for supporting the object to be decorated. The container creates a volumetric enclosure with the housing. The device is configured to deposit decoration materials onto the object.

Abstract: A composition for forming a conductive film contains flat metal particles and a resin. The flat metal particles each have a metal oxide layer in the surface portion thereof. The flat metal particles have a ratio of the thickness of the metal oxide layer to the thickness of the flat metal particle of from 0.010 to 0.300. The thickness of the metal oxide layer is from 0.010 ?m to 2.000 ?m. In the method for manufacturing a conductive film, a composition for forming a conductive film is used, the composition containing flat metal particles and a resin. The composition for forming a conductive film is applied to a base material to form a coating film, and then the coating film is irradiated with light to sinter the coating film, thereby obtaining a conductive film. The flat metal particles each have a metal oxide layer in the surface portion thereof.

Abstract: Equipment for coating a wafer is disclosed, where the equipment includes a wafer holder configured to spin the wafer while holding the wafer; a rotary drive configured to spin the wafer holder; a nozzle configured to pour liquid onto a surface to be coated of the wafer; an annular duct disposed circumferentially around the wafer when the wafer is spun by the wafer holder, the duct configured to collect material ejected off an edge of the wafer; and an air knife disposed proximate a backside, the backside being opposite the side to be coated, where the air knife is configured to blow an air curtain through a slot onto an exposed edge region of the backside at a grazing angle of incidence to flow gas radially outward along the backside toward the annular duct.